Proposed Information Collection (Application for Benefits for Certain Children With Disabilities Born of Vietnam and Certain Korea Service Veterans) Activity: Comment Request, 52840-52841 [E9-24637]
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By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. E9–24635 Filed 10–13–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0518]
Proposed Information Collection
(Income Verification) Activity:
Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments for information
needed to determine a claimant’s
entitlement to income-dependent
benefits.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before December 14,
2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov; or to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail:
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0518’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or
FAX (202) 275–5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. This request for comment is
being made pursuant to Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
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With respect to the following
collection of information, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Title: Income Verification, VA Form
21–0161a.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0518.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–0161a is
completed by employers of VA
beneficiaries who have been identified
as having inaccurately reported their
income to VA. VA uses the data
collected to determine the beneficiary’s
entitlement to income dependent
benefits.
Affected Public: Business or other forprofit.
Estimated Annual Burden: 15,000
hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 30
minutes.
Estimated Annual Responses: 30,000.
Dated: October 8, 2009.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. E9–24636 Filed 10–13–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0572]
Proposed Information Collection
(Application for Benefits for Certain
Children With Disabilities Born of
Vietnam and Certain Korea Service
Veterans) Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of information by
the agency. Under the Paperwork
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Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal
agencies are required to publish notice
in the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information,
including each proposed extension of a
currently approved collection, and
allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice
solicits comments on information
needed to determine the monetary
allowance for children of Vietnam and
certain Korea service veterans born with
spina bifida or birth defects.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before December 14,
2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov;
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans
Benefits Administration (20M35),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20420 or e-mail:
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0572’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or
FAX (202) 275–5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501—3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. This request for comment is
being made pursuant to Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Title: Application for Benefits for
Certain Children with Disabilities Born
of Vietnam and Certain Korea Service
Veterans, VA Form 21–0304.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0572.
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Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–0304 is used to
gather the necessary information to
determine a claimant’s eligibility for a
monetary allowance and appropriate
level of payment. Under title 38 U.S.C
1815, Children of Women Vietnam
Veterans Born with Certain Birth
Defects, authorizes payment of
monetary benefits to, or on behalf of,
certain children of female veterans who
served in Republic of Vietnam. To be
eligible, the child must be the biological
child; conceived after the date the
veteran first served in Vietnam during
the period February 28, 1961 to May 7,
1975; and have certain birth defects
resulting in permanent physical or
mental disability.
Under title 38 U.S.C. 1805, Spina
Bifida Benefits Eligibility, authorizes
payment to a spina bifida child-claimant
of parent(s) who performed active
military, naval, or air service during the
Vietnam era during the period January
9, 1962 to May 7, 1975 or after the date
the veteran first served in or near the
demilitarized zone in Korea during the
period September 1, 1967 to August 31,
1971. The child must be the natural
child of a Vietnam veteran, regardless of
age or marital status, who was
conceived after the date on which the
veteran first entered the Republic of
Vietnam during the Vietnam era. Spina
Bifida benefits are payable for all types
of spina bifida except spina bifida
occulta. The law does not allow
payment of both benefits at the same
time. If entitlement exists under both
laws, benefits will be paid under 38
U.S.C. 1815.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 72 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
430.
Dated: October 8, 2009.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. E9–24637 Filed 10–13–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0577]
Proposed Information Collection
(Spina Bifida Award Attachment
Important Information) Activity:
Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on information
needed to determine a spina bifida child
of Vietnam veterans’ eligibility for
ancillary benefits.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before December 14,
2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov;
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans
Benefits Administration (20M35),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20420 or e-mail:
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0577’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or
FAX (202) 275–5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. This request for comment is
being made pursuant to Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
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functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Title: Spina Bifida Award Attachment
Important Information, VA Form 21–
0307.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0577.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–0307 is used to
provide children of Vietnam veterans
who have spina bifida with information
about VA health care and vocational
training and the steps they must take to
apply for such benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 19 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
75.
Dated: October 8, 2009.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0704]
Proposed Information Collection (VA/
DOD Joint Disability Evaluation Board
Claim) Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
revision of a currently approved
collection and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0572]
Proposed Information Collection (Application for Benefits for
Certain Children With Disabilities Born of Vietnam and Certain Korea
Service Veterans) Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing an opportunity for public comment
on the proposed collection of information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed
collection of information, including each proposed extension of a
currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information
needed to determine the monetary allowance for children of Vietnam and
certain Korea service veterans born with spina bifida or birth defects.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before December 14, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov; or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: nancy.kessinger@va.gov.
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0572'' in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769
or FAX (202) 275-5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C. 3501--3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being
made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following collection of information, VBA
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VBA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of
information technology.
Title: Application for Benefits for Certain Children with
Disabilities Born of Vietnam and Certain Korea Service Veterans, VA
Form 21-0304.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0572.
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Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21-0304 is used to gather the necessary
information to determine a claimant's eligibility for a monetary
allowance and appropriate level of payment. Under title 38 U.S.C 1815,
Children of Women Vietnam Veterans Born with Certain Birth Defects,
authorizes payment of monetary benefits to, or on behalf of, certain
children of female veterans who served in Republic of Vietnam. To be
eligible, the child must be the biological child; conceived after the
date the veteran first served in Vietnam during the period February 28,
1961 to May 7, 1975; and have certain birth defects resulting in
permanent physical or mental disability.
Under title 38 U.S.C. 1805, Spina Bifida Benefits Eligibility,
authorizes payment to a spina bifida child-claimant of parent(s) who
performed active military, naval, or air service during the Vietnam era
during the period January 9, 1962 to May 7, 1975 or after the date the
veteran first served in or near the demilitarized zone in Korea during
the period September 1, 1967 to August 31, 1971. The child must be the
natural child of a Vietnam veteran, regardless of age or marital
status, who was conceived after the date on which the veteran first
entered the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era. Spina Bifida
benefits are payable for all types of spina bifida except spina bifida
occulta. The law does not allow payment of both benefits at the same
time. If entitlement exists under both laws, benefits will be paid
under 38 U.S.C. 1815.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 72 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 430.
Dated: October 8, 2009.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. E9-24637 Filed 10-13-09; 8:45 am]
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